• The complexity of managing COPD exacerbations: a grounded theory study of European general practice 

      Risør, Mette Bech; Spigt, Mark; Iversen, Robert; Godycki-Cwirko, Maciek; Francis, Nick; Altiner, Attila; Andreeva, Elena; Kung, Kenny; Melbye, Hasse (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      To understand the concerns and challenges faced by general practitioners (GPs) and respiratory physicians about primary care management of acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 21 focus group discussions (FGDs) were performed in seven countries with a Grounded Theory approach. Each country performed three rounds of FGDs. Primary and secondary care in ...
    • How do general practitioners implement decision-making regarding COPD patients with exacerbations? An international focus group study 

      Laue, Johanna; Melbye, Hasse; Halvorsen, Peder Andreas; Andreeva, Elena; Godycki-Cwirko, Maciek; Wollny, Anja; Francis, Nick; Spigt, Mark; Kung, Kenny; Risør, Mette Bech (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-12-08)
      <b>Purpose:</b> To explore the decision-making of general practitioners (GPs) concerning treatment with antibiotics and/or oral corticosteroids and hospitalization for COPD patients with exacerbations.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Thematic analysis of seven focus groups with 53 GPs from urban and rural areas in Norway, Germany, Wales, Poland, Russia, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong.<br> <b>Results:</b> ...